Switchgear testing is primarily guided by NETA, the InterNational Electrical Testing Association. It is also governed by standards from the American National Standards Institute.
Two key standards apply: ANSI/NETA ATS and ANSI/NETA MTS. ANSI/NETA ATS refers to Acceptance Testing Specifications. ANSI/NETA MTS refers to Maintenance Testing Specifications.
Other relevant standards include:
- NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 70E for electrical safety.
- IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers) standards for equipment design and testing.
- IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards for international compliance.
